A limited run series for Mage: The Ascension set in Los Angeles. Two different casts, one Technocracy and one Traditions, investigate a series of events that brings their storylines ever closer. Includes special guests, video and drone footage, special fx, and other meta elements to elevate actual play production. A google doc on the 4th episode includes background elements to the production and story. Mentioned in Polygon magazine articles "How the first decade of actual play has defined the template" and "The best actual play podcasts that don’t use D&D"
Series Status
Completely Finished
Episode Frequency & Length
Whenever We Can
2-3 Hours
Type & Channels
Live Stream, Video Upload
Youtube, Twitch
As Above, So Below - Mage the Ascension
2021
A limited run series for Mage: The Ascension set in Los Angeles. Two different casts, one Technocracy and one Traditions, investigate a series of events that brings their storylines ever closer. Includes special guests, video and drone footage, special fx, and other meta elements to elevate actual play production. A google doc on the 4th episode includes background elements to the production and story. Mentioned in Polygon magazine articles "How the first decade of actual play has defined the template" and "The best actual play podcasts that don’t use D&D"
Rules & Source Material
Home Brew, Other IP / Universe
World of Darkness
Almost True Play, Rule of Cool
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
Single Continuous Campaign / Season
Dystopia, Space, Horror
Gore and Violence, Swearing / Cursing
DM Type (New)
LGBTQ+, Disabled / Neurodivergent, Trans, Female
Cast & Player Characters
Professional Voice Actors, Minor Celebrities / Influencers, Celebrities, LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, POC, Disabled / Neurodivergent, Non-Binary, Trans, Female, Male, Multicultural, Some First Time Players
Magic User
Cast Voice Distinctness
Fairly Distinct
Audio Quality & Equipment
Conference Call, USB Mics, XLR Mics, At Home
Includes Music, Includes Sound Effects, Includes Credits for Music and Effects Used
Editing Style
Fully Edited , Mastered
Video (if applicable)
High Definition, Video Conference App, On-Screen Elements